Diagoras Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Karranthain, where do you find those awesome pictures? They're fantastic.
Karranthain Posted February 9, 2013 Author Posted February 9, 2013 Karranthain, where do you find those awesome pictures? They're fantastic. These are the works of Jose Daniel Cabrera Peña (http://brujulacromatica.blogspot.com/) and Mariusz Kozik (http://www.lacedemon.info/) - one's from a Polish painter Leon Kapliński (the one depicting the military commander). Here's another interesting piece from Cabrera, with a more fantasy look :
Diagoras Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 Polish-Lithuanian Hussaria charging into battle. A little futuristic (about 100 years into the future from P:E), but still awesome. 1
SophosTheWise Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 Karranthain, if your post is influencing Obsidian in any way, you shall be my new god. And I'm an agnostic atheist.
Lephys Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 And an armored arquebusier - why carry one gun when you can carry two?Those ought'ta keep the enemy pretty... arque-busy. Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u
Tsuga C Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 And an armored arquebusier - why carry one gun when you can carry two?Those ought'ta keep the enemy pretty... arque-busy. Now if that image was of a stacked female in revealing lingerie-like armor, then she'd be arque-bustier! http://cbrrescue.org/ Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forests and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoors experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person.----Fred Bear http://michigansaf.org/
Lephys Posted February 13, 2013 Posted February 13, 2013 And an armored arquebusier - why carry one gun when you can carry two?Those ought'ta keep the enemy pretty... arque-busy. Now if that image was of a stacked female in revealing lingerie-like armor, then she'd be arque-bustier! And if a pirate captain saw her, he'd probably exclaim, "ARRRrrr! What a nice Que-boose!" I think to stretch the joke any farther would break it, In other news, this thread is full of awesome equipment-design-inspiring artwork. Keep it up! 1 Should we not start with some Ipelagos, or at least some Greater Ipelagos, before tackling a named Arch Ipelago? 6_u
Karranthain Posted February 15, 2013 Author Posted February 15, 2013 Karranthain, if your post is influencing Obsidian in any way, you shall be my new god. And I'm an agnostic atheist. Probably not, but I just wanted to reiterate my strong belief that creating unique (and coherent) cultures with contrasting identities (visible in social structure, warfare, philosophy etc.), while admittedly fairly difficult and laborious, goes a long toward creating a believable world. 1
JFSOCC Posted February 15, 2013 Posted February 15, 2013 So I've skimmed 3 threads looking at all the pretty pictures. I've got the following to add/ask.1.Why no love for Falcatas? These are awesome shield arm tendon cutting weapons! 2. And I also see a lack of love of batons, sticks, small maces, Juttes and other, stick like weapons, which, tbh, can be incredibly powerful 3. Lastly, could anyone find examples of good light weight armour, light armour, armour you could reasonably hide? Not everyone walks around town like a medieval knight. some of us prefer... a little more low-key. Yet would still enjoy effective (and pretty) protection 1 Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
Karranthain Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 So I've skimmed 3 threads looking at all the pretty pictures. I've got the following to add/ask. 1. Why no love for Falcatas? These are awesome shield arm tendon cutting weapons! 2. And I also see a lack of love of batons, sticks, small maces, Juttes and other, stick like weapons, which, tbh, can be incredibly powerful 3. Lastly, could anyone find examples of good light weight armour, light armour, armour you could reasonably hide? Not everyone walks around town like a medieval knight. some of us prefer... a little more low-key. Yet would still enjoy effective (and pretty) protection 1. I believe they were mentioned - I'd love to see them as well; would fit barbarian cultures well. 2. I'd also add flails to the list - looks like they'll be in the game : 3. Here are some designs you might like : 1
Shadenuat Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 Karranthian I can't save or even give a link to pictures you post, cause with r-click they just stretch on screen. Any help?
Karranthain Posted February 16, 2013 Author Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Karranthian I can't save or even give a link to pictures you post, cause with r-click they just stretch on screen. Any help? Try using Chrome, it allows me to copy the links and save any picture posted in this thread. Edited February 16, 2013 by Karranthain
JFSOCC Posted February 16, 2013 Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) Well, that's almost no armour. I do desire some protection, after all. And it's also very makeshift. I wonder if there's some exquisite light armour to be found Edited February 16, 2013 by JFSOCC Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
Karranthain Posted February 17, 2013 Author Posted February 17, 2013 Well, that's almost no armour. I do desire some protection, after all. And it's also very makeshift. I wonder if there's some exquisite light armour to be found Perhaps something Eastern then?
LadyCrimson Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Karranthian I can't save or even give a link to pictures you post, cause with r-click they just stretch on screen. Any help? Turn off javascript (in browser settings) then reload the page. “Things are as they are. Looking out into the universe at night, we make no comparisons between right and wrong stars, nor between well and badly arranged constellations.” – Alan Watts
Shadenuat Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks, I just switched to other browser (IE), that helped. 1
JFSOCC Posted February 17, 2013 Posted February 17, 2013 I dunno, concealable armour? things sown into your clothing. I imagine you could make a fine ring mail armour from titanium, with it being both durable, and lightweight. Maybe something like this: Though, with sleeves and armpit protection if it could exist. I might see some thin metal plate between the layers of leather. But yeah, ring sown into clothing: I mean today we have that new thing, Dragonskin armour which is apparently very lightweight for good protection and can be won under clothing. so it does exist. I just don't believe that there couldn't be exquisite lightweight armours. Pretty and functional. If a lordling is rich and eccentric enough, he might contract an armourer to so some exquisite detailed work, both pretty and hidden, and decent at protecting. I mean sure it won't ever be the same as full plate, but say you'd make a fine ring mail suit of titanium: ridiculously expensive, needing specialist tools (because it needs so much higher temperatures) but very light and harder than steel.but it won't be as tiring and slow to wear either, and it won't jump into everyone's eye as a gaudy and obvious protection. I dunno, maybe I'm just whining, but I can't imagine that those who have to move in the shadows or in social circles would never have thought to invest in their own defence. Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
TRX850 Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 How about a Blowpipe (or Blowgun) for Rogues and other stealthy characters? The darts on their own would do little damage, but poison-tipped or some other alchemical agent (mind-affecting, sleep drug, paralysis) would be required. Centered Image: Rivercane quiver and bull thistle-down blowgun darts. 1 Me? I'm dishonest, and a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you want to watch out for.
SophosTheWise Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 I dunno, concealable armour? things sown into your clothing. I imagine you could make a fine ring mail armour from titanium, with it being both durable, and lightweight. Maybe something like this: That is very bad. No protection at all.
JFSOCC Posted February 18, 2013 Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) that's my thought, yet that's what shows up if I google for light armour. Clearly if it were this it would beed to be sleeved, and have some additional protective plate worked in. Edited February 18, 2013 by JFSOCC Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
FlintlockJazz Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 Been away for a while but back now baby! Loving the ideas in this thread, particularly the pollaxe love. As to light concealable armour, I would go with brigandine, would link pics but on my phone at the mo, pretty much leather with metal plates riveted to the inside and worn as the height of fashion at court. "That rabbit's dynamite!" - King Arthur, Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail "Space is big, really big." - Douglas Adams
JFSOCC Posted February 19, 2013 Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) A cursory google image search shows that brigandine might work. (I mean, it's not exactly pretty, but it'll work) I imagine there would be quite the difference in quality too, with some just having some metal plates sewed in, while others having them overlap slightly. Thanks FlintlockJazz I can already see ways to improve upon the design. Edited February 19, 2013 by JFSOCC 3 Remember: Argue the point, not the person. Remain polite and constructive. Friendly forums have friendly debate. There's no shame in being wrong. If you don't have something to add, don't post for the sake of it. And don't be afraid to post thoughts you are uncertain about, that's what discussion is for.---Pet threads, everyone has them. I love imagining Gods, Monsters, Factions and Weapons.
Karranthain Posted February 21, 2013 Author Posted February 21, 2013 There's been a new artwork released : If that concept piece is anything to go by, I must say that I'm quite happy - it's definitely more down the earth. I particularly like the simple and elegant design of the greatsword (one and half sword?). 1
Nonek Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 Tiny head, reminds me of Thrud the Barbarian, from White Dwarf (when it was good.) Still nice tough looking armour. Quite an experience to live in misery isn't it? That's what it is to be married with children.I've seen things you people can't even imagine. Pearly Kings glittering on the Elephant and Castle, Morris Men dancing 'til the last light of midsummer. I watched Druid fires burning in the ruins of Stonehenge, and Yorkshiremen gurning for prizes. All these things will be lost in time, like alopecia on a skinhead. Time for tiffin. Tea for the teapot!
J.E. Sawyer Posted February 21, 2013 Posted February 21, 2013 The sword is an estoc and the armor is brigandine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estoc 1 twitter tyme
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